Solar Technician

About the position

As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining Solar & Battery Storage project sites. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) help balance the supply and demand of energy. BESS works by timing their charging and discharging with the demands of the grid.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical, electrical maintenance and inspections on associated equipment
• Wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a battery storage facility and associated equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment
• Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods
• Support BESS and Solar sites throughout the Midwest.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• 10% travel
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice-to-haves

• EPA certification preferred
• Commercial HVAC experience
• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
• Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.
• Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics
• Proficiency with MS Office suite

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off